When the Unimaginable Happens: A Mother’s Journey of Healing with Carolyn Mae Kim

In the heartfelt season six finale of Girls with Grafts, Rachel and Amber sit down with Carolyn Mae Kim - an accredited public relations professional, author, speaker, and, most importantly, the proud mother of a young burn survivor. 💛 Carolyn shares the powerful story of her son's injury at just 8 months old and the emotional road that followed.

With honesty and grace, Carolyn opens up about the weight of parental guilt, the challenges of navigating parenthood after trauma, and the strength it took to heal alongside her husband. She offers insight into how her son's recovery has evolved as he's grown, the importance of creating space for both grief and growth and how their family intentionally celebrates each milestone of the healing journey.

This episode is a must-listen for parents and caregivers! Join us as we close out the season with a story of family, growth, and the power of community. 💪

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Meet Our Guest 

Carolyn Mae Kim is an accredited public relations professional, speaker, and author recognized for leading teams and crafting purpose-driven communication that builds trust and advances meaningful impact. She’s also the proud mother of a resilient and inspiring fourth grader who is a burn survivor—a role that has profoundly shaped her perspective on advocacy, empathy, and authentic connection.

 

Links 

• Read “Worth a Thousand Words: Growth Beyond Trauma:” https://www.phoenix-society.org/resources/worth-a-thousand-words-growth-beyond-trauma 
• Read “What To Expect When You Never Expected This: Navigating Burn and Scar Care for an Infant:” https://www.phoenix-society.org/resources/what-to-expect-when-you-never-expected-this-navigating-burn-and-scar-care 
• Read “Helping Toddler Burn Survivors Understand Their Experience:” https://www.phoenix-society.org/resources/helping-toddler-burn-survivors 
• Learn more and register for Phoenix World Burn Congress: https://events.phoenix-society.org/event/PWBC2025/summary
• Get connected by joining Phoenix Society’s dedicated Facebook group for survivors and loved ones: https://www.facebook.com/groups/phoenixsocietypeersupport

Podcast Sponsor 

Today’s podcast is powered by the Donor Alliance Foundation and the Brookby Foundation! The Donor Alliance Foundation is dedicated to advancing education and awareness around organ, eye, and tissue donation, while the Brookby Foundation supports transformative programs that improve lives and strengthen communities. We’re grateful for their generous support in helping us share burn community stories. Learn more at DonorAllianceFoundation.org and BrookbyFoundation.org.

 

Interested in becoming a sponsor of the show? Email us at info@phoe